The Dla Piper Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 33-0967136 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$420K
Organizations funded23
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$751K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $7,000 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
90% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global Foodbanking Network | Chicago, IL | General exempt purpose | $50,000 |
| Lawyers Alliance for New York | New York, NY | General exempt purpose | $35,000 |
| Fundacion Appleseed de Mexico Ac | Benito Juarez, MX | General exempt purpose | $30,000 |
| National Veterans Legal Services Program | Washington, DC | General exempt purpose | $30,000 |
| DC Access to Justice Foundation | Washington, DC | General exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| Legal Aid Chicago | Chicago, IL | General exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| Onejustice | Los Angeles, CA | General exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| Vecina | Austin, TX | General exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| Greater Boston Legal Services | Boston, MA | General exempt purpose | $20,000 |
| Pro Bono Resource Center of Maryland | Los Angeles, CA | General exempt purpose | $20,000 |
| Public International Law and Policy Group | Arlington, VA | General exempt purpose | $20,000 |
| Community Legal Services in East Palo Alto | East Palo Alto, CA | General exempt purpose | $15,000 |
| International Refugee Assistance Program | New York, NY | General exempt purpose | $15,000 |
| Lawyers for Good Government | Houston, TX | General exempt purpose | $15,000 |
| National Center for Law and Economic Justice Inc | New York, NY | General exempt purpose | $15,000 |
| Bridges Across Borders Southeast Asia Community Legal Education | Port Washington, NY | General exempt purpose | $12,500 |
| Capital Area Food Bank | Washington, DC | General exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Counsel for Justice | Los Angeles, CA | General exempt purpose | $7,000 |
| Civic Nation | Washington, DC | General exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Los Angeles Center for Law and Justice | Los Angeles, CA | General exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Maryland Access to Justice | Baltimore, MD | General exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| The Advocates for Human Rights | Minneapolis, MN | General exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| The Resilience Advocates Collective | Houston, TX | General exempt purpose | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $419,500 | 23 |
| 2023 | $442,000 | 28 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533219349107298
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 33-0967136
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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